Weekend Movie Marathon

So, I decided to celebrate for being a week and half ahead of schedule for my McNair research project. I have my defense committee put together as well as my research proposal and time line signed off on by my mentor. For those who have no inkling as to what I am talking about, just know that it is something worth celebrating. I decided to watch a few movies and a marathon of Supernatural (I watched the entire seventh season). The three movies that I remember watching were pretty awesome: Easy A, The Vow, Underworld: Afterlife, Haywire, and In Time. I freaking loved them all. I feel like I'm going to be a film critic, so bear with me...

Easy A was pretty fan-freaking-tastic. I think it hit on the very general theme of public display of humiliation because of seemingly good intentions. I learned...

 1) People talk. They talk about you in a positive and negative light. They really don't care. It fulfills the need to be relevant. I'm just as guilty as anyone else. Discussion about another person makes me feel like I matter because someone wants to hear what I know (truth or not) and how I feel. I know that comments can range from the harshest condemnation to the highest praise. I think this where the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it" rule comes into effect. Words can hurt.

2) Be you. Stand strong in who you are. Some situations will place you in compromising spots. Many people will compromise their character and dignity to be part of something that they don't need to be a part of. Quite frankly, I know too many people like that. They change who they are to be a part of someone or something else. I feel like if you have to change who you are to be accepted, then you probably don't need to be accepted. I'm not setting myself as the world's golden model (but, I am pretty awesome) but there should be certain things that you shouldn't compromise on.

Any who, I'm doing with the film criticism. I just wanted to say that although movies are usually for entertainment purposes much can be learned from these films. Besides, they are reflections of our culture.

I want to thank you all for allowing me into your hearts once again. It brings me joy to know that I'm not completely crazy. You care, read, and even comment. Just know that I appreciate you and your time, and I hope to continue to edutain with my humor, eloquence, and insight. Also, I want to thank all of those who have served our country. I appreciate everything you've done because  I don't think I have the gumption to do it. To all of my friends and family/readers (yes, you're family), I'd like to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day!